Isolation Exercise Program
Our priority at Lift is to support you through Covid-19
We passionately believe in exercise as medicine at Lift. Due to Covid-19, there will be some of you who will not be able to come in to Lift to exericse.
For those of you in this situation we have launched our “Isolation Exercise Maintenance Program”.
The aim of this program is to keep you going until you are able to come back to Lift to participate in our high intensity exercise medicine.
How does it work?
These will happen via a video call
The sessions will be done from the comfort of your own home under the real-time guidance and supervision of our oncology experienced Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists
With your consent, your session can be simultaneously run with other Lift patients (3 others max).
Sessions are 30 minutes
Why?
It is still important to continue exercising, even when isolating during the COVID-19 situation.
More than ever, Exercise IS the best medicine for so many reasons. Exercise is an established evidence-based treatment for:
o Cancer related fatigue
o Changes in body composition
o Changes in body weight
o Changes in mood
o Reducing cancer re-occurrence
o Increasing the quality and enjoyment in life
o Improved outcomes for your cancer diagnosis
Exercise may also contribute to improved immunity, and the list goes on!
Price schedule
Essentials starter kit - $50 (available for patients who live in the Adelaide metro area. Includes delivery)
Cost per session - $25 (minimum 2 sessions per week)
Sessions are purchased in a pack of 4
Sessions are 30 minutes
What to expect
Step 1- BOOK IN
a) You will need to book in
b) Places are limited and we strongly suggest you book at least 2 weeks in advance
Step 2 – MEDICAL CLEARANCE
a) On the day of your exercise session, you will have a phone call consultation with one of the Lift Doctors.
b) They will check that is appropriate for you to participate in the session.
c) PLEASE NOTE – this will not happen immediately before your scheduled session, as it does when you come to Lift.
d) You will get a phone call in the 4 hours prior to your scheduled session
Step 3 – CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND FOLLOW THE LINK
a) You will be sent an email which will have a link in it for a ZOOM MEETING
b) You will click on this link and follow the prompts (don’t worry, we will be available on the phone to assist you if you need it!)
Step 4 – ENJOY YOUR EXERCISE SESSION!
Who can use the service?
Anyone who has been attending Lift Exercise Medicine and is now unable to attend due to Covid-19 is welcome to book in for a session.
This service is also available to new patients to Lift. Please call us on (08) 7231 800 for more information.
What do I need to access this service?
Firstly, the most important piece of equipment that you will need is a device that has a web camera and an internet connection to be able to join in for the teleconference. This can be a phone, tablet, laptop, desktop.
We can help you set this up if you need some help!Secondly, we ask that someone else is present in the house while you are doing the exercises for safety.
Thirdly, basic exercise equipment will be essential to complete the sessions
If you live in the Adelaide metro area, we can deliver to you an essentials starter pack. This will include a selection of items such as a gym mat, hand weights, ankle weights, TheraBand and a Lift drink bottle. This will be at a cost of $50
You will also need
a bit of clear space – please avoid high pile carpet, rugs, or other items that might get in the way
a chair
a full size bath towel
What will be included in the exercise medicine sessions?
The sessions will be approximately 30 minutes and will be at a light to moderate intensity. This is to ensure your safety.
When you come into Lift, we would normally perform exercise medicine at a much higher heart rate intensity, however that level of exercise is not safe or appropriate for isolation exercise as we cannot monitor you closely enough.
The exercise physiologist or physiotherapist will choose specific exercises that can be done in your home that will provide you with the greatest benefit for your condition and your goals.
This program may include exercises that you have previously been doing at Lift or new exercises that the exercise medicine clinicians will demonstrate, and make sure you are doing with correct technique.
How can I get involved?
STEP 1 – CALL LIFT ON (08) 7231 8000
STEP 2 – BOOK IN!
a) Due to the limited spaces in these sessions, we will ask you to book your first 2 weeks in advance. This is a minimum of 2 sessions per week. Extra sessions can be added if you would like.
b) Payment will be taken over the phone (minimum 1 week at a time)
c) You will be emailed or posted a receipt
STEP 3 – ORDER YOUR EXERCISE STARTER PACK
a) If you live in the Adelaide Metro area, you can purchase an exercise essentials starter pack. This can be ordered and paid for over the phone.
b) It will be delivered to your door
c) It will include a selection of exercise tools such as a hand weight, ankle weight, TheraBand, resistance band, gym mat, drink bottle (oh, and a roll of loo paper!)
d) One off cost of $50, including delivery (Adelaide metro only)
STEP 4 – GET EXCITED! YOU’RE ALL SET TO GO!
If you have any further questions please call Lift on (08) 7231 8000, we are here to help!